Thursday, JULY 12 & Friday, JULY 13, 2018 Weatherford Roo Stadium 1007 S Main St Weatherford, TX 76086
Texas Amateur Athletic Federation Region 4 Regional Track Meet Thursday, July 12 and Friday, July 13, 2018 Weatherford Roo Stadium, Weatherford, Texas 76086 REGION 4 TRACK AND FIELD CONTACTS: Jaycob Kirkpatrick, Track & Field Commissioner City of Weatherford Parks & Recreation 817-598-4248jkirkpatrick@grapevinetexas.gov Jackie Kopsa The Colony Parks and Recreation 972-624-3969 jackie@tcpard.com COACHES MEETING: There will be NO COACHES MEETING prior to the regional meet. A Performance List of all registered athletes will be posted at www.taafregion4.org on Friday, July 6 by 12pm. (Noon) Coaches, please review the list and email jkirkpatrick@grapevinetexas.gov with any scratches/changes by Monday, July 9 at 9:00am. Please help inform us of any participant that you know will not be participating at the regional meet. This will help us combine heats and speed the meet up. NEW State Entry Policy: If you are registering more than 15 kids for the State Meet you must set an appointment with Jackie Kopsa for Monday July, 16. All State registrations must be completed on Monday. PARTICIPANTS ELIGIBILITY: Participants must be a member of a TAAF Region 4 Track team or an unattached individual residing within the boundaries of TAAF Region 4. Participants must have a TAAF Individual Sports Card and the participant and his/her parents must have signed the Individual Sports Participants Release and Waiver of Liability. Participants must be registered in the correct age division set forth by TAAF. Individuals may choose to compete in a higher age division. However, once they compete in one (1) higher age division they must compete in that age division for all events. Each participant must posses a copy of his/her birth certificate in the case of eligibility protest. All participants must be entered in the regional track meet by Thursday, July 5, 2017 at 12 p.m. (Noon). June 30 is the deadline for any unattached athletes or new teams to be registered with TAAF. REGIONAL MEET PARTICIPANT ENTRY: All participants must register/enter on-line at www.taaf.com by Thursday, July 5 at 12pm (Noon). The entry fee is $7 per event/person. Any and all late entries or event changes after Thursday, July 5 at 12pm will be at $25 per event/person. No event entries or changes will be accepted after Monday, July 9 at 9 a.m. Final list will be posted online on Monday, July 9 at 5pm. www.taafregion4.org
EVENT LIMITATIONS: Participants in 8U, 10U & 12U may only enter 3 events including relays. Participants in 14U, 16U & 18U may compete in 4 events, including relays of which only 3 may be running events. As per UIL Constitution and Contest Rule, no contestant shall be allowed to enter more than 2 of the following events: 400m, 800m, 1600m or 3200m. This does not prevent from running on the relays, provided he/she is entered in no more than 3 running events. Note: Being listed as an alternate does not count as an event. 6U may only compete in 2 events. ADMISSION: Coaches (with official 2018 Coaches Pass), participants with an official bib number and children 5 & under will be admitted without charge. All others will be charged $7/Day or $10/Weekend Pass. RELAY TEAMS: Relay team members are required to wear shirts that are matching in color. To replace any member of the relay team, the person substituting must be listed as an alternate on the official registration. Only officially listed alternates will be allowed to substitute. The TAAF registration software allows you to place alternates when registering your relay team. AWARDS: Gold, Silver and Bronze medals will be awarded for first, second and third places respectively. Ribbons will be awarded for 4 th -8 th places. Awards may be picked up at the awards area. *New* We now have live results online. www.rapidresultslive.com PROTEST: Team Head Coaches and only Team Head Coaches will be allowed a protest of a particular event. Protests may only be accepted for errors in recording data, scoring eligibility and misinterpretations of TAAF Track and Field Rules or the current NFSHS Track and Field Rules. Protests concerning judgment will not be allowed. Film and/or video will not be considered in protest. All protests must be submitted in writing on an official TAAF Region 4 Protest Form along with $50 cash within 15 minutes of the concluded event. If the protest is upheld the $50 will be returned. FIELD ACCESS: Infield access is strictly prohibited. Only Meet Staff and approved volunteers will be allowed on the infield of the track. COOLERS: Coaches, with valid credentials, will be allowed to carry in one small cooler with water for their participants. Coolers will be checked, and any prohibited items will be removed prior to entry. All other coolers will be $10 per day or $15 for two days.
2018 TAAF REGION 4 Regional Track & Field Meet Thursday Friday, July 12-13, 2018 @ Weatherford Roo Stadium Admission Charge: Spectators- $7.00 per person, per day or $10/weekend pass The following is a rolling schedule. Schedule of events will begin as time permits. ***ALL RUNNING EVENTS ARE TIMED FINALS*** Thursday, JULY 12 ALL GIRLS RUNNING EVENTS (EXCEPTION: BOYS 3200M RUN): 8:00am 1600M Girls Run (Final) 10U, 12U, 14U, 16U, 18U 3200M Boys Run (Final) 14UB, 16UB, 18UB 400M Girls Relay (Final) 8U, 10U, 12U, 14U, 16U & 18U 80M Girls Hurdles (Final) 12U (8@30 ) 100M Girls Hurdles (Final) 14U (10@30 ), 16U (10@33 ), 18U (10@33 ) 800M Girls Run (Final) 8U, 10U, 12U, 14U, 16U, 18U 100M Girls Dash (Final) 6U, 8U, 10U, 12U, 14U, 16U, 18U 400M Girls Dash (Final) 8U, 10U, 12U, 14U, 16U, 18U 50M Girls Dash (Final) 6U, 8U 300M Girls Hurdles (Final) 14U, 16U, 18U (8@30 ) 200M Girls Dash (Final) 8U, 10U, 12U, 14U, 16U, 18U 1600M Girls Relay (Final) 10U, 12U, 14U, 16U, 18U All Thursday events completed ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ All runners entered in running events must report and physically check-in at the heating area when their event is called. Once a runner has checkedin they must stay in the heating area until their heat is taken to the starting line. The heating clerk will set the heat and physically walk each heat to the starting line. Races will not be held for missing participants, even those who have previously checked in. Runners will not be allowed to check-in at the starting line. Races will not be held for individuals showing up at the starting line. All races will be timed electronically with the finish of each race photographed. All runners MUST wear a hip number corresponding to their lane assignment. The numbers are only given to participants that check-in at the heating tent. Hip numbers will not be given at the starting line. These numbers and instructions on where they are to be placed on their uniform will be supplied to each individual participant at the heating area. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - BOYS FIELD EVENTS: All Field Events will be 4 attempts total. (No Finals) Exception: High Jump & Pole Vault. All participants should be prepared to check in at the pit/ location 15 minutes prior to scheduled start time. 8:00am Pole Vault 14U Boys 16U Boys 18U Boys High Jump Long Jump (#1) Long Jump (#2) Shot Put 8:00am 12U Boy 18U Boy 8U Boy 10U Boy 11:00am 14U Boy 16U Boy 10U Boy 12U Boy 16U Boy 14U Boy 12U Boy 14U Boy 10U Boy Triple Jump 16U Boy 18U Boy 18U Boy 18U Boy 11:00am 8U Boy Discus 14U Boy 16U Boy 18U Boy 16U Boy 14U Boy Per TAAF and UIL Competition Rules, no participant shall be allowed to enter more than two of the following events: 400 meter Dash, 800 meter Run, 1600 meter Run, 3200 meter Run. This does not prevent a participant entered in these events from running on a relay team provided he/she is not entered in more than three (3) total running events. 14 & Under, 16 & Under, and 18 & Under division athletes may enter a maximum of four (4) events with no more than three (3) being running events. 6U may only compete in 2 events total. Only the top 3 Finisher s in each event will advance to the 2018 TAAF Games of Texas in College Station, July 26 July 29. All State Meet qualifiers must declare their acceptance or denial, and if accepting must pay the State Meet entry fee of $7.00 per person/per event. This payment should be made as soon as possible after the event, but must be paid by the end of the Regional Meet in Weatherford, Friday, July 13. No Checks will be accepted! No substitutions allowed for State Meet Entries.
2018 TAAF REGION 4 Regional Track & Field Meet Thursday Friday, July 12-13, 2018 @ Weatherford Roo Stadium Admission Charge: Spectators - $7.00 per person, per day or $10/weekend pass The following is a rolling schedule. Schedule of events will begin as time permits. ***ALL RUNNING EVENTS ARE TIMED FINALS*** Friday, JULY 13 ALL BOYS RUNNING EVENTS (EXCEPTION: GIRLS 3200M RUN): 8:00am 1600M Boys Run (Final) 10U, 12U, 14U, 16U, 18U 3200M Girls Run (Final) 14UG, 16UG, 18uG 400M Boys Relay (Final) 8U, 10U, 12U, 14U, 16U, 18U 80M Boys Hurdles (Final) 12U (8@30 ) 110M Boys Hurdles (Final) 14U (10@36 ), 16U (10@39 ), 18U (10@39 ) 800M Boys Run (Final) 8U, 10U, 12U, 14U, 16U, 18U 100M Boys Dash (Final) 6U, 8U, 10U, 12U, 14U, 16U, 18U 400M Boys Dash (Final) 8U, 10U, 12U, 14U, 16U, 18U 50M Boys Dash (Final) 6U, 8U 300M Boys Hurdles (Final) 14U (8@30 ), 16U (8@36 ), 18U (8@36 ) 200M Boys Dash (Final) 8U, 10U, 12U, 14U, 16U, 18U 1600M Boys Relay (Final) 10U, 12U, 14U, 16U, 18U All Friday events completed - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - All runners entered in running events must report and physically check-in at the heating area when their event is called. Once a runner has checkedin they must stay in the heating area until their heat is taken to the starting line. The heating clerk will set the heat and physically walk each heat to the starting line. Races will not be held for missing participants, even those who have previously checked in. Runners will not be allowed to check-in at the starting line. Races will not be held for individuals showing up at the starting line. All races will be timed electronically with the finish of each race photographed. All runners MUST wear a hip number corresponding to their lane assignment. The numbers are only given to participants that check-in at the heating tent. Hip numbers will not be given at the starting line. These numbers and instructions on where they are to be placed on their uniform will be supplied to each individual participant at the heating area. GIRLS FIELD EVENTS: 8:00am Pole Vault 14U Girls 16U Girls 18U Girls All Field Events will be 4 attempts total. (No Finals) Exception: High Jump & Pole Vault. All participants should be prepared to check in at the pit / location 15 minutes prior to scheduled start time. High Jump Long Jump (#1) Long Jump (#2) Shot Put Discus 8:00am 12U Girl 18U Girl 8U Girl 10U Girl 11:00am 14U Girl 14U Girl 16U Girl 10U Girl 12U Girl 16U Girl 16U Girl 14U Girl 12U Girl 14U Girl 18U Girl 10U Girl Triple Jump 16U Girl 18U Girl 18U Girl 18U Girl 8U Girl 16U Girl 14U Girl Per TAAF and UIL Competition Rules, no participant shall be allowed to enter more than two of the following events: 400 meter Dash, 800 meter Run, 1600 meter Run, 3200 meter Run. This does not prevent a participant entered in these events from running on a relay team provided he/she is not entered in more than three (3) total running events. 14 & Under, 16 & Under, and 18 & Under division athletes may enter a maximum of four (4) events with no more than three (3) being running events. 6U may only compete in 2 events total. Only the top 3 finisher s in each event will advance to the 2018 TAAF Games of Texas in College Station, July 26-July 29. All State Meet qualifiers must declare their acceptance or denial, and if accepting must pay the State Meet entry fee of $7.00 per person/per event. This payment should be made as soon as possible after the event, but must be paid by the end of the Regional Meet in Weatherford Friday, July 13. No Checks will be accepted! No substitutions allowed for State Meet Entries.